Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge) Dan Shen is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, characterized by its thick, red exterior and white interior roots. The leaves are often odd-pinnate compound leaves, with terminal or axillary racemes; the bracts are lanceolate, the calyx is bell-shaped and purple, and the corolla is purple-blue. The … Read more
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), as an important member of traditional Chinese medicine, is renowned for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and resolve blood stasis, as well as cool the blood and reduce swelling. It is widely used for the regulation and health care of the cardiovascular system, particularly suitable for symptoms caused by Qi … Read more
PinyinDān Shēn Alias Yi Shen, Mu Yang Ru (《吴普本草》), Zhu Ma (Tao Hongjing), Shan Shen (《日华子本草》), Zi Dan Shen (《现代实用中药》), Hong Gen (《中国药植志》), Zi Dang Shen (《南京民间药草》), Shan Hong Luo Bo (《浙江中药手册》), Huo Xue Gen, Kao Shan Hong, Hong Shen (《江苏植药志》), Shao Jiu Hu Gen, Ye Su Zi Gen, Shan Su Zi Gen (《东北药植志》), Da … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Dan Shen is commonly found in traditional Chinese patent medicines for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Our hospital’s cardiology department produces various formulations such as Shen Qi Shu Xin capsules, Xiang Dan Shu Xin capsules, and Huo Luo Hua Yu capsules, all of which … Read more
Herb Name: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Alias: Chuanqiong Harvesting and Processing: The roots are harvested from late May to early June of the second year after planting. The roots are dug up, the soil is shaken off, and the stems and leaves are removed before being dried. Plains cultivators prefer to harvest 4-5 days after the … Read more
(Follow the Materia Medica Study to learn about herbal knowledge)【Basic Introduction to Chuan Xiong】 Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is also known as Jing Xiong and Guan Xiong. It is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested 4-5 days after the Xiaoman solar term and completed by … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the dried rhizome of the plant from the Umbelliferae family. The best quality is characterized by large, plump roots, firm texture, yellowish-white cross-section, high oil content, and strong aroma. It is warm in nature, pungent in flavor, and enters the Liver (Gan), Gallbladder (Dan), and Pericardium (Xinbao) meridians. Chuanxiong has the … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the dried rhizome of the plant in the Umbelliferae family. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is pungent, warm, and aromatic. It has the ability to disperse and move, reaching the top of the head and descending to the blood sea, making it effective for promoting blood … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the rhizome of the plant in the Apiaceae family, characterized by its warm nature and pungent taste, and it is associated with the Liver (Gan), Gallbladder (Dan), and Pericardium (Xinbao) meridians.Chuanxiong is known for its aromatic and dispersive properties, warming and unblocking the blood vessels. It can both invigorate blood and … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the dried rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant from the Umbelliferae family. It is harvested in summer, cleaned of soil, sun-dried, and then dried further, removing the fibrous roots. Properties: Pungent, Warm Functions: Invigorates blood circulation, promotes qi flow, dispels wind, and alleviates pain Indications: Blood stasis and qi stagnation pain … Read more